Mark Teppo ([info]markteppo) wrote,
2010-05-20 16:59:00

New Projects

I gave notice at my day job today. Fourteen years I've been there. Wrapping it up in the next two weeks to go be a writer full-time. I know. All of a sudden, isn't it? Well, it's been a long process of working in the wee hours of the day and night, but I've finally reached a point where I can't do everything all the time. I have reached the point of needing to simply.

Less tech work. More writing.

That seems pretty simple.

Of course, it get complicated when Neal Stephenson twitters today that "Our first demo of the new novel I am writing with Greg Bear, Nicole Galland, Mark Teppo, and others" will be happening next week in San Francisco (handy link to announcement).

This is the Sekrit Project. Called The Mongoliad, it's well, go look. I probably won't be here for a bit when you get back. Things to do and all.

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[info]starchy

May 21 2010, 00:24:51 UTC 2 years ago

Congratulations upon congratulations. That is a pair of deeply fantastic announcements.

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:52:30 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you, sir. Any reason to get you to throw the santa suit icon.

[info]sparckl

May 21 2010, 00:30:54 UTC 2 years ago

Congrats on taking the plunge, and best of luck with the new project!

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:52:57 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks. Yes, "plunge" it is. We'll see how my swimming lessons hold up.

[info]booktionary.blogspot.com

May 21 2010, 01:24:32 UTC 2 years ago

Awesome

Congratulations on all fronts. You've got the skills to pull it all off.

[info]uke

May 21 2010, 02:52:09 UTC 2 years ago

Woot@!

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:53:44 UTC 2 years ago

Ah, what the hell is the emoticon sign for devil horns? Sign. Getting old. But, yeah, Woot@! it is.

[info]benpeek

May 21 2010, 03:41:21 UTC 2 years ago

grats man

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:53:56 UTC 2 years ago

thanks, man.

[info]lisamantchev

May 21 2010, 04:21:53 UTC 2 years ago

Excellent news! Congrats (and cupcakes.) *G*

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:54:08 UTC 2 years ago

Any reason for cake, you know.

[info]jeffsoesbe

May 21 2010, 05:00:24 UTC 2 years ago

Dude! Congratulations, man! I wish you the best, and hope for tons of successes. Cause then I say "I roomed with him at VP, way back when..."

Seriously, that is awesome. Make it happen. Make it rock!

- yeff

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:54:32 UTC 2 years ago

It will rock. Yes, sir, it will. I will force it if I have to.

[info]dawtheminstrel

May 21 2010, 11:28:33 UTC 2 years ago

Your project sounds awesome, Mark! And quitting a job is satisfying and scary. Go you!

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:55:10 UTC 2 years ago

Completely terrifying, but there comes a time when small boys must leave the security of the nest and strike out on their own. :)

[info]cathschaffstump

May 21 2010, 14:29:38 UTC 2 years ago

I like the vibe of that project, and I'll be looking forward to reading your contribution.

Catherine

[info]markteppo

May 21 2010, 17:55:43 UTC 2 years ago

Excellent. Thank you. We look forward to entertaining you.

[info]monkeybrainbook

May 25 2010, 13:07:19 UTC 1 year ago

I'm late to the party, but wanted to add my voice to the chorus. Congratulations all around, my friend!

[info]markteppo

May 25 2010, 14:17:30 UTC 1 year ago

Thanks, man. Though, this party is just getting started. ;)

[info]experimeditor

May 29 2010, 04:52:24 UTC 1 year ago

Congrats. Keep us all up to date. Next time you're in Madison I'll buy you a cthulhu burger like the one I had last time we went out to dinner. Trust me, you'll be full for a week. No starving writers at my table!

PS: Wiscon misses you. :(

[info]markteppo

May 29 2010, 05:02:36 UTC 1 year ago

I miss Wiscon. Had to cut my travel this year, and am missing all the clan something fierce this weekend.

[info]experimeditor

May 29 2010, 05:37:17 UTC 1 year ago

Not much of a clan there this year. I'm feeling . . . homeless? Maybe homey-less.

[info]ckastens

June 8 2010, 13:06:39 UTC 1 year ago

I'd missed this one. Sweet deal with the novel!
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